Hawks' Korver out for rest of playoffs

Already facing a daunting task after losing the first two games at home in the Eastern Conference finals, the Atlanta Hawks were dealt another major blow on Saturday when 3-point specialist Kyle Korver was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs because of a severely sprained right ankle.

The guard was injured in Game 2 while scrambling for a loose ball. Cleveland's Matthew Dellavedova slammed into the side of Korver's ankle late in the third quarter of the Cavaliers' 94-82 victory on Friday night.

X-rays at Philips Arena were negative but a follow-up MRI and examination at Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic confirmed a severe high-ankle sprain. Korver will be examined by a foot and ankle specialist to determine the best course of treatment but there is no chance of him playing again this postseason, the team said.